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Canadian
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Born (date and place of birth)
December 29, 1986 in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
2013 World Series of Poker $1,000 Ladies No Limit Hold'em Championship, $173,922 prize
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
Inspired by Jennifer Harman, who was a role model and early influence
Main motivation for turning pro
Motivated by admiration for strong female players in poker such as Jennifer Harman and the desire to represent women in poker
First sponsor/backing
Former partypoker Ambassador
Total live tournament winnings
Over $12,660,685 in live tournament earnings as of mid-2025
Number of tournament wins
Multiple tournament victories including 5 WSOP bracelets, several PokerGO Tour titles, other wins in high-stakes events
Number of final tables
At least 10 WSOP final tables, multiple final tables in PokerGO Cup and other events
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$356,412 in the 2020 WSOP Online $2,500 No Limit Hold'em 6-Handed event
WSOP bracelets (number)
5 WSOP bracelets (2013, 2016, 2020 online, 2023 online, 2024 online)
WSOP cashes (number)
84 cashes at WSOP events
WSOP final tables
At least 10 final tables at WSOP
Best WSOP Main Event result
13th place in 2024 WSOP Main Event, earning $600,000
Super high roller results ($100K+)
No major super high roller (100K+ buy-in) wins recorded; some high roller cashes recorded
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
Multiple cashes in high roller $25K-$100K events
Online tournament winnings
Significant online tournament winnings with multiple WSOP Online bracelets
Major online titles
Multiple WSOP Online bracelets, including 2020, 2023, and 2024 wins
Poker team
Ambassador for WePoker as of 2025; former partypoker ambassador
Highest stakes played
Plays in $25K-$100K high roller tournaments
Country ranking
One of the top Canadian female poker players and among top Canadian players overall
All Time Money List position
Second all-time live tournament earnings among women, behind Vanessa Selbst
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
GPI Female Player of the Year 2017 through 2019; consistently high finishes and cashes in recent years including 2024-2025
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily live and online tournaments; strong presence online and live high roller circuits
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Prefers 6-Max format for many events, including WSOP Online bracelet events
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold'em (NLHE), 6-Max, bounty events
Specialization limits
Mainly high roller and mid-high stakes tournament buy-ins ($1,000 to $25,000+)
Online rooms where plays
Active online under screen name "Saraswati" in WSOP Online events; associated with partypoker and WePoker platforms
Favorite casinos/locations
Plays frequently in Las Vegas (WSOP), Monte Carlo (Triton Poker Series), and other major international venues
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Tight-aggressive (TAG), strong post-flop player known for patient and disciplined play
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for selective and balanced bluffing; adept at exploiting opponents’ tendencies
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Mathematical and analytical approach combined with strong intuition and adaptability
Style adaptability
Highly adaptable to different opponents and game conditions, evidenced by success in diverse event formats and fields
Playing strengths
Skilled in No-Limit Hold'em, multi-table tournaments, heads-up and short-handed play, as well as online and live tournament environments
GTO strategy usage
Incorporates Game Theory Optimal strategies and modern poker theory into play
Poker software usage
Uses poker software and tools for analysis and training (implied by professional level and coaching activities)
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Appeared on "Poker After Dark" and other televised poker events
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
Participated in Poker After Dark televised series
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured in PokerNews, Poker.org, and other poker media interviews
Posting frequency in social media
Regularly posts poker content and updates on social media platforms
Type of content in social media
Combination of poker insights, tournament results, personal updates, and coaching promotion
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
Current ambassador for WePoker (2025); formerly partypoker ambassador
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
Partypoker ambassador for several years until 2024
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
Ambassador roles at partypoker (past), WePoker (2025 onwards)
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
Offers coaching and content; contact at [email protected]
Coaching work (platforms used, student testimonials)
Provides coaching services and poker content online
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Published in PokerNews, Poker.org, and poker magazines covering her career and poker strategy
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
GPI Female Player of the Year 2017, 2018, 2019; inducted into Women in Poker Hall of Fame in 2024
Hall of Fame inclusion (hall names, induction years)
Inducted into Women in Poker Hall of Fame (WiPHOF) in 2024
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Recognized by peers and media as one of the greatest female poker players of all time
Poker publication awards (publication names, award types, years)
Multiple GPI Player of the Year awards and tournament accolades
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
First female player to win four WSOP bracelets; five total WSOP bracelets as of 2025
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Holds record as highest ranked female player in multiple GPI seasons; second in all-time live tournament cashes among women
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Role model for female players, active ambassador boosting female poker representation and poker growth internationally
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Respected female poker legend influencing future generations of women in poker globally
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Helped increase recognition and visibility of female poker players; promotes poker in Asian markets via WePoker ambassadorship
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2025 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Mystery Bounty Eight Max | 10000 | 43 | $17,506 | 43 | | |||| 2024 | USA | World Series of Poker Main Event | Las Vegas | No-Limit Hold'em Main Event | 100000 | 13 | $600,000 | 10000+ | | |||| 2023 O | Online | WSOP Online | Online | $888 No-Limit Hold'em Crazy 8’s | 888 | 1 | $92,142 | | | |||| 2020 O | Online | WSOP Online | Online | $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em 6-Handed | 2500 | 1 | $356,411 | | | |||| 2016 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em Bounty Event | 1500 | 1 | $290,768 | | | |||| 2013 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $1,000 Ladies No Limit Hold'em Championship | 1000 | 1 | $173,922 | | |
EPT (European Poker Tour) - all seasons
Multiple participation with 2 final tables, no titles
WSOP Online events
2024 | Online | WSOP Online | Online | $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em 6-Max | 1000 | 1 | $56,703 | | | |||| 2023 | Online | WSOP Online | Online | $888 No-Limit Hold'em Crazy 8’s | 888 | 1 | $92,142 | | | |||| 2020 | Online | WSOP Online | Online | $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em 6-Handed | 2500 | 1 | $356,411 | | |
Triton Poker Series
2024 | Monaco | Triton Poker Series | Monte Carlo | $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Mystery Bounty | 10000 | 3 | $116,000 | | |
PokerGO Cup
2025 | USA | PokerGO Cup | | $15,100 No-Limit Hold'em | 15100 | 1 | $348,300 | | | |||| 2024 | USA | PokerGO Cup | | $15,100 No-Limit Hold'em | 15100 | 2 | $204,750 | | |
US Poker Open
2025 | USA | U.S. Poker Open | | $5,100 No-Limit Hold'em | 5100 | 14 | $11,600 | | | |||| 2024 | USA | U.S. Poker Open | | $5,100 No-Limit Hold'em | 5100 | 1 | $158,025 | | |
Poker Masters
2024 | USA | Poker Masters | | $15,100 No-Limit Hold'em | 15100 | 6 | $57,000 | | |